For many years, churches in my area had Sunday evening services at 7 o’clock. Then one church changed their service time to 6. It was amazing how many conversations there were about whether that change was right or wise. Eventually, other churches did the same. These days, I am happy ...
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Arranged to resemble a menu from a classy restaurant, this site encourages you to 'eat the Word' by providing Appetizers (short--or not so short--studies on specific Bible topics, with commentary), Entrees (lists of Bible verses on specific topics, with
Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite; he was chief of the Three; he wielded his spear against eight hundred whom he killed at one time…”– 2 Samuel 23:8 If you’ve ever attended a men’s ministry retreat, I’m sure you’ve heard about David’s Mighty Men. They appear in …Continue...
Sometimes we get the idea that a life of ministry is about positioning ourselves, building a name for ourselves, building our own kingdom. But the scripture says: Jesus has made us a kingdom. Notice the order: You have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign...
One of my favorite Christmas movies isMiracle on 34th Street, where a well-timed letter to Santa Claus arrives at the courthouse to tip the scales of justice for Kris Kringle. The US Postal Service reports that they still get thousands of letters addressed to Santa each year. Have you ever...
The ministry of the church is not a one-man ministry. Everyone is given grace, everyone is a priest, and everyone must serve God as a priest together with all others. The New Testament congregation is a "body" of believers where all members participate in the service of God decently and...
Dr. Steven R. CookChristian serviceDiscipleship Confession of Sins for the Christian The Bible describes two types of forgiveness: judicial, which ensures eternal salvation, and parental, needed for restoring fellowship after sin. While judicial forgiveness is a one-time act at salvation, parental fo...
The connection to Jesus' teaching highlights the consistency of this principle across both Testaments and underscores the value placed on those who dedicate their lives to spiritual service. Persons / Places / Events1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the letter to Timothy, providing guidance on ...
In the Old Testament the Holy Spirit "came upon" certain persons, empowering them to do specific acts of service. At Pentecost the Holy Spirit came to live within believers. He is "Christ in you, the hope of glory." (Col.1:27) Jesus said, "I will pray the Father, and He will ...